Bridging the gap between homelessness and hope one family at a time
HIP’s 6th Annual Benefit - 1920s Style Rent Party
Nor’easter/Snow Date
Saturday, November 19th
7:00 –11:00 pm
The Present Day Club, Princeton
Stockton Street and Library Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
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The popular HIPCT Rent Party is back! Inspired by Harlem, NY rent parties of the 1920s and 30s. Rent parties were an innovative response from families finding a means to keep a roof over their heads during tough economic times! The host family invited friends and neighbors for an evening of soul food, jazz music, poetry reading, and dancing. Guests in turn donated money to help pay the rent. It was a powerful demonstration of community and at the same time an explosion in culture.
Jazz music by “The Alex Collins Trio” featuring Alex Collins, pianist/composer/ orchestrator and recording artist. Demo of period swing dances by members of Princeton University Swing Club.
Southern-soul menu and cocktails included.
Period attire optional. Recognition for the man and woman who best approximates the fashion of the times!
Questions: please call 484-433-2794 or 609-279-6987.
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Tickets: $110 each ($70/ticket tax-deductible)
Pay by Check
If you prefer to register offline: Download the response card.
I/we cannot attend, but wish to make a tax deductible donation:
RSVP by November 12th
Advance reservations will be held at the door.
If you paid for the 10/29 event and are unable to attend on November 19th, please call 609-279-6987.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Housing Initiatives of Princeton CT
33 Mercer St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone:
609-279-6987